Stanton Park, DC

2023 - Oil on Cradled Board –16 H x 16 W x .75 Inches and ready to hang

Stanton Park, DC
C street and 6th Northeast
On a rainy day in Washington DC, the red building was a stunning sight to behold from the car window. The rain was coming down steadily, creating a glossy reflection of the light in the roads. The scenery outside the car was picturesque, with the rain adding a soothing atmosphere and making it feel like the world was all yours. As one drove through the park, the gentle pitter-patter of the rain created a tranquil atmosphere.

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My Rain and Shine oil painting series is based on photos combined as a play between reality and abstraction. Influenced by the Bokeh effect of the blur created by out of focus images, I've spent many a rainy day photographing the world through my windshield as an inspiration for my rain paintings.

Water and light combine to create a sense of peace and momentum.

In these moments, I'm reminded to take a minute to just be. To pause and appreciate life as it is, and to recognize the beauty of the present moment. To allow myself to feel the fullness of life and to recognize the power of the present.

Images from nature continue to inspire my work through landscapes, beach scenes and unique flower compositions. My work has been exhibited in galleries and juried shows in Washington DC, London, Burlington VT, Arizona, Prague. Sign up for my newsletter to see my latest inspiration, new paintings and upcoming shows.